When I decided to pursue my writing dream, I imagined one of the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne visiting each morning, taking my hand, and guiding me to the computer. There, she would remain, offering words of encouragement until I produced my daily quota of words.
That was the fantasy.
The reality was very different.
I was unprepared for the tyranny of the blank page. While everything was in place—business cards, new computer, dreams of a runaway best-seller—my writing muscles refused to budge.
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The difference between writers and dilettantes is that dilettantes need inspiration before they write. Writers put their butts in the seat and write when the clock/calendar/time says so.
Well said!Thanks for dropping by, Rusty 🙂
Enjoyed reading about your journey and the new book Joanne sounds great.
Thanks for the lovely compliments, Kath 🙂